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Carmarthenshire County Council
Highway Structures Inspector
Carmarthen
FULL TIME
November 29, 2024
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
1038
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Section:
Highway Asset Management
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Carmarthen
Grade:
Grade G
Salary:
£31,067 - £35,235
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£16.10 - £18.26
Contract Hours
37
Come and join our team
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, flexible individual to join the Transportation and Highways Division to support the support the Highways Asset Manager and Senior Engineer in the management and maintenance of the Highway Structures and Geotechnical Assets across the County of Carmarthenshire.
Specifically, you will contribute to the preparation of inspection programmes and undertake General and reactive inspections of county road bridges, culverts, highway retaining structures and Geotechnical Assets in accordance with National Technical Standards and according to Council objectives.
As part of the role you will use mobile computing devices, operate, and maintain the computerised structures database and management system for our county structures.
You will develop maintenance and remedial works packages, instruct contractors, coordinate delivery, monitor progress and ensure works are carried out to the specified standards and within budget. Applicants should be qualified to HNC or equivalent in a Civil Engineering related discipline or have demonstrable and relevant alternative experience. You will have good computer skills with a good working knowledge and experience in information technology including Microsoft Office.
Experience in the maintenance of highways structures is essential along with the ability to work in a busy environment and take responsibility for planning and delivering allocated technical tasks and workload. Applicants must have relevant experience of civil engineering construction and highway maintenance operations.
You will have a good working knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations 2015, and legislation in relation to Highways and Structures Asset management.
The postholder will predominantly work remotely from the designated place of work and travel to highway locations across the County.
Contact Edward Rees on edrees@carmarthenshire.gov.uk, 01267 224536 or 07818511702
Specifically, you will contribute to the preparation of inspection programmes and undertake General and reactive inspections of county road bridges, culverts, highway retaining structures and Geotechnical Assets in accordance with National Technical Standards and according to Council objectives.
As part of the role you will use mobile computing devices, operate, and maintain the computerised structures database and management system for our county structures.
You will develop maintenance and remedial works packages, instruct contractors, coordinate delivery, monitor progress and ensure works are carried out to the specified standards and within budget. Applicants should be qualified to HNC or equivalent in a Civil Engineering related discipline or have demonstrable and relevant alternative experience. You will have good computer skills with a good working knowledge and experience in information technology including Microsoft Office.
Experience in the maintenance of highways structures is essential along with the ability to work in a busy environment and take responsibility for planning and delivering allocated technical tasks and workload. Applicants must have relevant experience of civil engineering construction and highway maintenance operations.
You will have a good working knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations 2015, and legislation in relation to Highways and Structures Asset management.
The postholder will predominantly work remotely from the designated place of work and travel to highway locations across the County.
Contact Edward Rees on edrees@carmarthenshire.gov.uk, 01267 224536 or 07818511702
Expected date of interview:
6 January 2025
Welsh language level - Verbal:
Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date:
15/12/2024, 23:55
The Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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